Rallies

A major refugee rights rally is coming up. It will be held at Belmore park, Sydney, at 1 pm on Sunday 19 March, organised by the Refugee Action Coalition (RAC). More information can be found here. You can download posters and leaflets at that site. The RAC states: “The last year has seen a seeminglyRead more

In unity with asylum seekers, refugees, other migrants and all Australians. We’re common people with common dreams. This rally is organised by Welcome to Australia and creates another opportunity to stand up and be heard. 1 pm Town Hall followed by a community picnic and music event at Tumbalong Park For up todate informationRead more

The Candlelight vigil for Hamid Kehazaei last night (14 September) was attended by 94 caring mountains folk. Thank you to our speakers Mark Greenhill, Susan Templeman, Graeme Swincer and Martin Reusch with Donna Mulhearn. While condemning the current system, the speakers also encouraged and inspired us to continue demanding humane and compassionate treatment of asylumRead more

Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group is holding a Candlelight Vigil in memory of Hamid Kehazaei and all the other young men who have died while their care and wellbeing was the responsibility of the Australian government. Hamid Kehazaei was an asylum seeker detained on Manus Island. A minor injury, which received scant medical attention, developedRead more